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Jun 7, 2011

Journey Of A Thousand Miles: Dinner and Toasts (Part II)

The first part of dinner flew by. It seemed like I blinked twice and the waitstaff was already bring out the orange sorbet. While we were all cleansing our pallets with the sorbet, Bridesmaid K was putting a couple finishing touches on her toast.

For as long as I can remember my family always said Carla and I were just alike. I wanted to be just like her when I was growing up. When girls are little they have heros like Belle from Beauty and The Beast and Ariel from The Little Mermaid but Carla was my hero. I always thought she was so perfect but she taught me to always be myself and that there is nothing better than just being yourself.

I think Chris and Carla are perfect together. They bring out the best in each other. I have never seen Carla as happy as when she is with Chris. He is a character and he always makes her laugh. I love you both so much. I would like to welcome Chris, Sister-In-Law Meerkat, Mama-In-Law Meerkat and Father-In-Law Meerkat into the family. You are all great people and I am so happy to have you join our family.

It was really humbling to hear my niece say these things. Since my sister and I are so far apart in age, my niece and I practically grew up together so I never really saw myself as someone she would look up to.

And yes it really did taste as incredible as it looked. I ate the whole thing!

Since our bellies were pretty well full at this point people started to get into the party spirit. We all were clapping and swaying to Kid Rocks - All Summer Long. I was awesome to hear everyone sing the line "It was summer time in Northern Michigan". I had no idea so many of our guests knew this song.

As the dishes were being cleared and our cannolis were being served, Father-In-Law Meerkat took the chance to give a final toast.

I want everyone to raise their glasses to Christopher and Carla. We watched Christopher grow into an outstanding young man and he couldn't have selected a finer woman than Carla. I am sure her Father would have been just as proud of her. We love her and all her family and glad we are all here together. Cheers.